DURHAM, N.C. (WNCN) — In his first year as Duke's head football coach, Manny Diaz led the team to a nine-win season, giving the Blue Devils the best record among the three Atlantic Coast Conference teams in the Triangle.

With that level of success comes higher expectations. In this episode of the college football kickoff show, CBS 17's sports department discusses whether those expectations are justified.

One big unknown going into this season is how Duke's offense will look and operate with Tulane transfer Darian Mensah as the new starting quarterback. On the defensive side of the ball, how big of a year will star cornerback Chandler Rivers have?

The Blue Devils open the season at home on Aug. 28 against Elon, but will have a big test in Week 2 when AP Preseason No. 12 team Illinois com

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